KOF: Maximum Impact

The first original KOF title for the PlayStation 2, The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact features 15 of the most popular SNK hand-to-hand combatants plus 5 new ones. Terry Bogard, Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, and countless others battle it out all over the world in full 3D for the first time ever. Designed specifically for the home console market, Maximum Impact also boasts character profiles, multiple costumes, and three-on-three team battles just like its older arcade counterparts. Many retailers in Japan and the US offered a limited edition version of the game near the beginning of its release that included a King of Fighters: MI book and bonus DVD, in addition to a Terry Bogard hat.

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Strange things usually happen when publishers attempt to modernize classic franchises. One of the latest examples of this is King of Fighters: Maximum Impact. Given the global appeal that SNK's classic fighting series enjoys (not to mention its rabid fanbase), it's arguable that the series doesn't need to be modernized. But modernized it was. In a sense, anyway. Maximum Impact is rendered in full-on 3D, but don't let that fool you; apart from a handful of elements filched from 3D fighters, the game is very much a product of its legacy. Read More »

SNK, as a company, has staked its existence on 2D gaming, with varying results. But one thing that has always been true is that its 3D efforts have left a lot to be desired. Titles such as Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition and the godawful Samurai Shodown: Samurai's Rage still sit at the top of many fighting game enthusiasts' lists of the worst fighting games ever created. Yes, even worse than that Star Wars fighting game for the PSone. Now, SNK is giving 3D one more try, and this time it's putting its #1 franchise on the line. King of Fighters: Maximum Impact won't be replacing the company's annual 2D fightfests, so fans needn't worry. After trying out a 50% complete build, however, I think fans might actually end up liking this new 3D incarnation of their favorite fighter. Read More »

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First ever 3D KOF title, developed specifically for the PlayStation 2; extreme 1 on 1 fighting to the max; five exciting modes of play featuring story mode, vs battle, survival, practice and training; over 16 incredible snk characters featuring returning favorites and all new characters to the franchise; enhanced character movement with the all new sideways feature and 4 different jump moves; spectacular combo moves specific to each character to inflict massive damage; send your opponent airborne with the all new knock back attack feature.